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Ten Most Common Weight Loss Mistakes
By Julia Buckley on 02/08/2011 16:20:31
From upping your pace to cutting back on calories, here are 10 slimming slip-ups – and what to do instead
, depending on the intensity of your run. So, although intense exercise doesn't burn a lot of fat at the time, you will burn more in the long term. Plus you get the extra benefits that come with working your body harder."2. Weight WatchingMistake: Hopping
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Losing Weight: Getting Started
By Dominique Brady on 21/12/2010 12:04:44
Switching to a healthier lifestyle is a big leap - five runners reveal how they took their first few steps.
a weight loss class and tackle her weight gain. Two years on, she runs regularly and has lost six stone gradually - sticking to an achievable weight loss of 1-2 pounds a week.Health worries can also be a useful trigger to change lifestyle choices
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Combat The Fat
By Matt Barbour on 15/01/2009 10:03:52
Leave bad nutritional habits behind with this simple ten-point weight-loss plan
GETTY IMAGES1. WALK AND RUNRemember: miles are miles, as far as your belly's concerned. "Coming back from injury last year, I needed a plan to stop me piling on weight," says James Smith from Hemel Hempstead. "I stopped taking the bus and started
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Race Nutrition Explained
By on 18/11/2009 13:44:17
With the right race-day nutrition you can avoid disaster and maximise performance
of your body weight during exercise through fluid loss may compromise performance. On the other hand, drinking too much may lead to the dangerous and potentially lethal condition of exercise-associated hyponatraemia (EAH).The Clinical Journal of Sports
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Real-Life Successes: How I Lost 4.5st
By Runner's World on 23/09/2005 22:57:34
34-year-old Andy Corrie shed 8in from his waist to get the job of his dreams - and ran a marathon in the process
of crisps and a huge plate of dinner. By swapping to unrefined carbohydrates, protein and plenty of fruit and vegetables, Andy went from 16.5 stone to 14.5 stone in four months.“I was looking and feeling better,” he recalls. “And while I was enjoying my
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Put Down the Pre-race Pasta
By on 18/11/2009 11:45:26
Most triathletes turn to carbs for their pre-race meal. But should they?
50-55 per cent of your calories from carbs you should half-fill your plate with vegetables, fruits and some whole grains.Sass says the rest should be made up as follows: 25-30 per cent from fats (olive oil, avocado and so on) and 15-20 per cent from
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Kicking The Habits
By Anita Bean on 16/03/2006 11:29:27
An unbalanced diet could be undoing all the good work you put into your training. Here's how to overcome your nutritional foibles
. Change your ways If you're stepping up your mileage, adjust your calorie intake. You will need to eat an extra 1,400kcal a week for every extra 10 miles each week to maintain your muscle glycogen stores and prevent a rise in cortisol. If weight loss
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The Triathlete's Perfect Diet
By on 18/11/2009 15:43:18
Knowing what to eat and drink, and when, is vital for both newcomers to triathlon and experienced athletes. It's simple: if you don't use the right fuel, you won't function properly
equal parts orange juice and water, plus a pinch of salt.Drink 100-200ml of an isotonic solution every 10-15 minutes; a standard 750ml bottle containing an isotonic drink should see most people through 50-75 minutes of training. You can have solid food
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Start Running Now: Our Get-Going Guide
By Amby Burfoot on 01/01/2010 15:21:23
Anyone can become a runner - never mind the excuses, the weather or the bag of crisps calling your name. Here, a team of experts shows you how
. "Reducing calorie consumption by just 100 calories a day will theoretically give you a 4.5kg weight loss by the end of the year," Clark says. "Drop 200 calories a day, and you'll lose 9kg (around one and a half stone)." Clark suggests cutting calories
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Eat Well, Race Fast
By on 24/11/2009 11:50:38
Follow these easy refuelling steps to perform at your peak on race day
. For triathletes though, carbohydrate-rich foods are essential. New research shows that most people, including endurance athletes, easily meet their protein requirements and don't consciously need to eat more. You require around 1.2g to 1.4g of protein per kg
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